The article highlights three overlooked consumer staples companies offering reliable dividend income: Marzetti (MZTI), a 62-year dividend raiser acquiring Bachan's Japanese barbecue sauce; John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS), the largest U.S. tree nut processor expanding into protein bars; and Ingles Markets (IMKTA), a southeastern supermarket chain with real estate assets and strong liquidity. All three feature resilient business models with durable competitive advantages.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son reported a 33.7% increase in diluted earnings per share in Q4 FY2025, despite flat revenue and declining consumer sales volumes. The company saw strength in contract manufacturing and ingredient channels while managing higher nut acquisition costs through operational efficiencies.

The almond ingredients market is predicted to surpass $23.63 billion by 2032, driven by increasing consumer demand for plant-based and health-conscious products. The market is expected to see robust growth in the almond milk and ready-to-eat cereal segments, particularly in Europe.

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Elgin, IL, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS), a major processor and distributor of snack and recipe nut products, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its third quarter fiscal year 2024 operating results on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). Third quarter fiscal 2024 results are expected to be released after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Elgin, IL, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS), a major processor and distributor of snack and recipe nut products, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its second quarter fiscal year 2024 operating results on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time).  Second quarter fiscal 2024 results are expected to be released after the market closes on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Elgin, IL, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS), a major processor and distributor of snack and recipe nut products, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its first quarter fiscal year 2024 operating results on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). First quarter fiscal 2024 results are expected to be released after the market closes on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

TreeHouse Foods' (THS) sale of its Lakeville facility and snack bars business will enable it to better focus on and efficiently direct resources to its private-label snacking and beverage categories.

Elgin, IL, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS), a major processor and distributor of snack and recipe nut products, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 operating results on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). Fourth quarter and full-year 2023 results are expected to be released after the market closes on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

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Elgin, IL, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS), a major processor and distributor of snack and recipe nut products, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2023 operating results on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time).  Third quarter fiscal 2023 results are expected to be released after the market closes on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.